LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hastings Standard, Issue 396, 11 August 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Interesting Coolgardie notes, from the pen of an erstwhile Hastings resident, appear on our fourth page to day. The Times says it is extremely improbable that the Acting-Premier will be able to go to Napier on Friday next. A diver having been procured from New Plymouth another attempt will be made to-day to recover the mails from the Tasmania. AVe hear on authority that a well-known bic3'cle firm in "Wellington is about to issue a writ for ,£5,000 damages against a rival manufacturer for alleged libel and slander. Both parties to the suit have sub-agencies m Hastings. Mr Fred Murfitt, who was injured in a gun accident at Havelock some time ago, is about once more. He still suffers inconvenience from his leg, but expects shortly to be all right. A great many Salvationists and others assembled this morning on the railway platform to wish good-bye to Captain liensbaw, who has been transferred to the Victorian work. Captain Renshaw has only been here a very short time, but he has won golden opinions from all with whom he has come in contact for his earnestness and energy. The little girl Rosie Stack, who was removed to the Napier Hospital on Saturday, suffering from a bruised foot, underwent an operation for the removal of the limb above the knee yesterday. She was reported as doing well this morning, and her ultimate recovery to health and strength is confidently looked forward to. A glimpse at the programme to be given by the Napier Banjo Club at the Princess Theatre to-night should ensure a crowded house. Under the tuition of Mr Macfarlane the banjoists have acquired great proficiency, and their playing promises to come as a revelation to those who have not so far heard the instruments to perfection. Piano solos, a mandoline solo, and several vocal items are included in the programme, and altogether a rare treat is in store for those who patronise the theatre this evening. We have to thank our old friend Mr Fred Duval for late files of Ballarat papers. Judging by the daily reports Pollards have " struck oil " in Australia, and every night they are playing to crowded houses. Right along their route they are meeting with tremendous success and they have so far found no theatre large enough to meet the demand for seats. Mr Duval has his dates booked for the next 18 months, and notwithstanding the fact that they will bo running away from money the company will positively appear in Wellington during the Christmas holidays. Hastings will not have an opportunity of seeing the favorites until March next.

Although the weather was not favorable last evening there was a good attendance at the meeting of the Debating Society in the Oddfellows' Hall. Mr Sydney Pattison occupied the chair. The subject for discussion was " Are women entitled to the same remuneration as men for equal services." Mrs Darvall opened in the affirmative with an argumentative speech, and Mr Beharrel followed in opposition. The latter's remarks were surprisingly Cleveland to the point. Messrs Jones, O'Brien, Fraser, and C. Holroyd spoke in the negative, and Mesdames Lissoman and Castle, and Messrs Venables, White, Darvall, Bennett, and Maddison in the affirmative. On a vote being taken a large majority decided in favor of Mrs Darvall's contention. The question of choosing the representatives of the Society to meet the Napier Atheineum Club was held over till to-morrow evening. Ecoles' Quinine and Iron Tonic contains Quinine and Iron in a high state of purity, and is the most agreeable strengthening, and efficient agent yet discovered. 2s 6d per bottle. To be obtained from A. Eccles, chemist, Napier and Hastings, and at all leading country stores*—Advt.

A cougli is only worth eighteen-pence, for the simple reason that if you invest that sum in a bottle of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds, you can get rid of it straight away—it never fails—every grocer and chemist in the town keeps it. Wholesale agents— All merchants and drug firms.—Advt. To the deaf and those troubled with noises in the head or other aural troubles, Dr Nicholson, of London, the worldfamed Aural Specialist and Inventor of Artificial Ear Drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deafness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 160 Adelaide road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free.—Aj>vt Men's shooters 7s 6d, English Balmorals 8s 6d, Bluchers 5s 6d, shoes from 8s 6d, slippers Is 6d. See our window for prices.—Paiibbson & Co., Napier—Adyt,

A greyhound pup is advertised lost. An important announcement from Stubbs, Paterson and Co. appears elsewhere. . Attention is directed to the change of locality fer Messrs Williams and Kettle's stock sale next week, which will be held at Beecroft s repository. Entries are now being received. A Wellingion expressman was fined 7s and 21s costs on Monday for not allowing a reasonable portion of the road for a bicyclist to pass. Between £15,000 and £16,000 is said to have been disbursed by the Maoris who have attended the sittings of the Native Land Court at Wanganui since January last. Since the break-up of the Prohibition camp, a crusade has been started in a southern town against tea, and it promises to become almost as popular as the cry against alcohol. An Auckland employer was on Saturday fined £lO for failing lo report to the Inspector of Factories (as provided by law) that one of his empoyees had met with an accident. The man fell into a tanning vat and was badly scalded. The Rev. Father M'Kenna announced on Sunday that he had received the consent of Archbishop Redwood for the establishment of a convent at Masterton. He will proceed to Australia shortly to procure the services of accomplished nuns. It is expected that the convent will be opened in about 18 months' time. Mr H. H. Hunt has secured the district agency for the celebrated Waldemar pianos, each guaranteed for 10 years, a large number of which instruments are now under consignment to him. In order to , effect proper storing accommodation for them Mr Hunt is obliged to clear off a large and valuable portion of his books, accordeons, china and glass, &c., at what offers. On the Maraekakaho road this morning a carriage and pair, owned by Mr A. Harding of Kereru and driven by Mr John Salton (one of the survivors from the Tasmania), came into collision with a post through the horses bolting. The pole of the trap was broken and the splash board was carried away, but little damage was done to the horses or driver. Our stock of boots, shoes, and slippers is very large; we are giving ihe best value in Napier. See our window for price.—Patterson & Co., Napier—Advt. Dr Pascall's Pills cure Indigestion, Heartburn, Costiveness, Headache, Furred Tongue, Wind, and all symptoms arising from a disordered state of the liver, stomach, or kidneys. They cleanse the bowels, and act like a charm in removing all impurities from the blood, toning and refreshing the whole system. Is 6d and 2s 6d per box. Agent—A. Eccles. —Advt.